When feeling down in the dumps, there's nothing better than watching a feel-good movie for a pick-me-up. Movie lovers can agree that there's a certain charm and unique flavor to movies from the '90s and 2000s. They just don't make them how they used to and many movies from the '90s and 2000s have become cult classics for good reason.
One reason is that they do the job of always being worth a watch, whether you're feeling bored, wanting good comedy, or de-stressing after a long day. Feel-good movies range from comedic to dramatic, but above all, they all have a heartfelt message and story to resonate with.
10 Sister Act (1992)
Sister Act is one of Whoopi Goldberg's most successful movies to date and it always seems to be on cable television. The 1992 comedy movie is a must-watch, feel-good movie for its outrageous story yet uplifting message and characters. Deloris Wilson (Goldberg) is a lounge singer who accidentally witnesses her boyfriend committing a crime.
Put in witness protection, Deloris goes deep into hiding in a convent. A lounge singer trying to pass as a dutiful nun is comedic gold, but Deloris comes to care for the nuns and helps revamp the church choir while being a breath of fresh air to the neighborhood, church, and nuns.
9 Toy Story (1995)
The Disney classic movie, Toy Story, had to be included here, as it's a movie that provides instant happiness. The 1995 movie created one of the most renowned pop culture and animated movie franchises for young and older audiences alike. The best thing about this movie is that young viewers who first watched it in 1995 still get giddy over it as adults.
Toy Story tells the brave adventure of Woody and Buzz Lightyear, who must escape the clutches of the evil kid neighbor and reunite with their rightful owner. The movie has a heart as it also tells the story of a worthwhile friendship and what it means for kids to grow older and leave their childhood behind.
8 The Parent Trap (1998)
Believe it or not, the 1998 Lindsey Lohan movie, The Parent Trap, isn't the first time the story was made for the big screen. But this version became much more popular amongst viewers in the late '90s and it is a fan-favorite Walt Disney movie. It tells the fun and quirky story of two twins who were separated at birth and reunited at summer camp.
What makes the movie so comical is the twins' decision to swap places and go to opposite ends of the world to meet the parent they never knew. Intermixed in the comedy is the heartfelt story of two once-in-love parents who grew apart. There's also the predicted but fun trope of the twins not liking their evil future stepmother.
7 Never Been Kissed (1999)
The '90s were full of feel-good movies that are still well-known and popular today, so picking a handful of movies is a tough call. And while movies like Clueless, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Pretty Woman, are all great picks for a mood-boosting binge-watch, Never Been Kissed is still highly regarded as a fan favorite for its storyline.
A fly-on-the-wall local reporter never had the 'cool' life she always wanted, so she goes undercover as a teen at the local high school for a juicy story. Fans resonate with the main character's desire to have the picture-perfect high school experience, complete with the cool guy and prom, but she didn't expect to fall in love with her English teacher.
6 Miss Congeniality (2000)
Miss Congeniality, starring Sandra Bullock, debuted near the end of the year 2000, but it quickly defined an era and became a classic. What fans adore about the comedy movie is that it has some action, as it centers around an FBI agent who goes undercover at a beauty pageant. Grace Hart (Bullock) was never the put-together girly girl and instead focused on her skills as an agent, like her mother.
But when a terrorist threatens a Miss United States beauty pageant contestant, Hart gets a makeover to pose as the Miss New Jersey. The movie has many memorable comedic moments and fans also relish seeing Hart's evolution to the point where she can eventually see the primadonna contestants as wholesome and smart women who want to make a difference.
5 Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Who hasn't watched Bridget Jones's Diary on a weekday while huddled under a blanket with ice cream? The 2001 classic romantic comedy has everything one needs for a pick-me-up feel-good movie. Based on a novel of the same name and a reinterpretation of Pride and Prejudice, Bridget Jones ( Renée Zellweger) has horrible luck at love, life, and everything in between.
Viewers can't help but be envious, as Bridget somehow catches the attention of two attractive well-off men who vie for her attention. The movie has its relatable moments, as well, as Bridget often makes a fool of herself and struggles to understand her feelings and make things work.
4 A Walk To Remember (2002)
A Walk to Remember is one of the top cult classics when it comes to teen romances about a good girl and a bad boy. The 2002 movie based on the Nicholas Sparks book of the same name centers around two high school students at the opposite ends of popularity who fall in love. Fans can't help but tear up and feel emotional at the evolving relationship between Jamie (Mandy Moore) and Landon (Shane West).
The movie is the perfect story of true love. Landon is the resident bad boy/popular guy who secretly asks Jamie for help in the school play. Jamie is known as the shrewish outcast and the pastor's daughter. Landon soon realizes that Jamie is the most genuine person on Earth and falls in love, despite her number one rule.
3 School Of Rock (2003)
Jack Black is known for many comedic roles in his career. One of his movies that many remember from the 2000s is School of Rock. In it, Black plays the role of Dewey Finn, an aspiring rock musician who hits rock bottom. In a turn of events, he poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious school.
What makes the movie so loved by fans is the story of a wanna-be musician who develops a close bond with his students, as he uses them to form a band. As these students are expected by their parents and their principal to succeed academically, they finally learn to let loose, have fun, and find their hidden talents.
2 Sleepover (2004)
Sleepover is more for movie fans who grew up as teens during the 2000s. The 2004 teen comedy became a classic in the genre as it is has a unique, fun, and quirky storyline about a group of friends. What makes the movie so fun is the group of friends being challenged to a scavenger hunt by the popular girls for the coveted 'cool' lunch spot at the high school.
Besides the worthwhile laughs and comedy, there is a storyline that resonates with many viewers. This group of friends is leaving junior high to become high schoolers and it's nerve-wracking to watch. The main character's best friend is moving away and won't be there by her side. Add in a drop-dead gorgeous high school crush and this is a winning movie.
1 Mamma Mia! (2008)
"Mamma Mia! Here we go again!" It's hard to find a movie-goer who hasn't heard one of the popular songs Mamma Mia! has become known for. The 2008 musical comedy is based on the theater show of the same name from 1999. Mamma Mia! is a musical classic that has developed into a franchise and pop culture sensation.
The movie is the definition of the feel-good genre, as its catchy songs are guaranteed to have fans moving, grooving, and singing along. Sophie (Amand Seyfried) is getting married on a fictional Greek island, but she invites three different men who could possibly be her real father. Sophie and her mother deal with the stress of a wedding, love, and the truth.
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